World Cup Fever Keeps Fans Up Early
Ed Flaherty notes how U S soccer fans rise at 2 a m to follow the World Cup round of 16 clash with Mexico while explaining soccer terms, lore, and notable moments from Buckner to Escobar. The piece urges workplace sympathy for dedicated fans and hints at the unlikely prospect of a U S title.
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Mexico
South Korea
Japan
Red Sox
Bill Buckner
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Boston
Andres Escobar
U.S
America
Woods Leads U.S. Open as Garcia and Mickelson Close In
Tiger Woods holds a four stroke lead at Beth Page Black after a 70 in the third round as Sergio Garcia shoots 67 and Phil Mickelson matches with a 67 to stay in contention. Garcia rails against perceived breaks, while Woods eyes historic Slam potential despite pressure from rivals in front of a boisterous New York gallery.
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N.Y
Tiger Woods
Sergio Garcia
Phil Mickelson
Woods
Bethpage Black
Jack Nicklaus
Garcia
Martina Hingis
Mickelson
New York
Fenway facelift eyed by Red Sox owners and planners
Boston reports that new owners John Henry, Tom Werner, and Larry Lucchino are studying Fenway Park renovations to add seats and modernize facilities while preserving the park’s historic charm. Engineering firms are assessing structural support and design options as age and cramped conditions frustrate fans.
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Red Sox
Fenway Park
Atlanta
Fenway
John Henry
Tom Werner
Larry Lucchino
Babe Ruth
Carl Yastrzemski
Todetermine
Ted
Williams
U S Mexico rivalry reaches new level
Seoul. Claudio Reyna says the United States will face Mexico for a World Cup quarterfinal spot in a rare neutral setting. Mexico fans have long dominated the crowd but the U S now seeks respect in a game that could redefine the rivalry.
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South Korea
Claudio Reyna
United States
Mexico
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Caribbean
Mexico City
Brad Friedel
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